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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Volume 8                               Trade Paperback
The Rise of the Red Shadows
Writer: Brandon Jerwa
Artists: Tim Seeley & Emiliano Santalucia
Inker: Cory Hamscher
Colorist: Brett R. Smith
Letterer: Steve Seeley
Editors: Mark Powers & Mike O’Sullivan
Cover by: Mike Norton

G.I. Joe – America’s Elite Counter-Terrorist Squad, comprised of the Best of the Best.

Cobra – An armed extremist group dedicated to world domination and the violent overthrow of the United States Government.

The war has raged for years, with neither side able to permanently defeat the other. Now, in light of two major public battles between these organizations that threatened the world, someone has targeted them both. Various operatives for Cobra and G.I. Joe have been assassinated.

And from the dust, the Red Shadows step forward…

G.I. Joe will never be the same.

Now, Dark Horse Comics presents, G.I. Joe – The Rise of the Red Shadows. Working from secrecy for years, the mysterious, far-reaching Red Shadows organization violently moves to the spotlight when the war between G.I. Joe and Cobra threatens all humanity. In response, the fanatical Red Shadows target everyone – no matter their allegiance – and succeed in a terrifying body count! This collection includes all sub-plot pages from previous issues, character profiles, and art that didn’t make it into the original story!

Collecting the controversial story from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #42-43. Also includes prologue pages from #37-41, And an additional all new five-page epilogue!

Stories/Spoilers
In part #1, The Dawn of the Red Shadows is at hand? and with it, the End of G.I. Joe as you know it! They’ve vowed to destroy both Cobra and G.I. Joe… but who? or what? are the Red Shadows? What is their agenda? In the past few months, the Joes have seen some of their most legendary members injured or killed. They’ve been made scapegoats and had their ranks greatly reduced. Can General Rey, Flint, and Lady Jaye rally what’s left of the team, and defeat an adversary that may prove to be their greatest challenge ever? This is it? the storyline that leads directly into the biggest G.I. Joe event ever!

Finally in part #2, Rise of the Red Shadows? The Conclusion! This is it? the End of G.I. Joe as you know it! The enigmatic Red Shadows have thrown the world into a state of utter chaos and violence. Who will pay the ultimate price? And will a rag- tag group of Joes be enough to prevent the Red Shadows’ horrific vision from coming to pass? Leads directly into the biggest G.I. Joe event ever!

Plus, previously unprinted material! Including prologue pages from #37-41, and an additional all new five-page epilogue! Awesome!

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: G.I. Joe (2005) Issues #42-43 & Bonus Material.  Devil’s Due Publishing

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Devil’s Due Publishing
Publication Date: January 2006
Format: FC, 128 pages, TPB, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1932796436
ISBN-13: 9781932796438

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Fine + condition. (Substantial scratch line on back cover >> see 2nd scan) Otherwise… Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious G.I. Joe collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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